1 1/4 x 50 as a Fraction
What is 1 1/4 x 50?
To find the result of 1 1/4 x 50, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS). First, we need to convert the mixed number 1 1/4 to an improper fraction.
Converting Mixed Number to Improper Fraction
The mixed number 1 1/4 can be written as an improper fraction by multiplying the whole number part (1) by the denominator (4) and then adding the numerator (1):
1 × 4 + 1 = 5
So, the improper fraction is:
5/4
Multiplying the Fraction by 50
Now, we can multiply the improper fraction 5/4 by 50:
(5/4) × 50 = ?
To multiply a fraction by a whole number, we multiply the numerator (5) by the whole number (50):
5 × 50 = 250
The denominator remains the same:
250/4
Simplifying the Fraction
We can simplify the fraction 250/4 by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
The GCD of 250 and 4 is 2. So, we can divide both numbers by 2:
250 ÷ 2 = 125 4 ÷ 2 = 2
The simplified fraction is:
125/2
Therefore, 1 1/4 x 50 is equal to 125/2.
